Events and Job and Skills Fairs

Welcome to the Blaby District Council Employment Events page. Here, you'll find information about various initiatives and programmes designed to support residents in their job search and career development.

Our events include workshops, job and skills fairs and one-on-one sessions with employment advisors, all aimed at helping you enhance your skills and connect with potential employers.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking for new opportunities, our events provide valuable resources and support to help you succeed.

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and join us to take the next step in your professional journey.

You can email enterprisingblaby@blaby.gov.uk if you'd like more information about events such as the Job and Skills Fair and Employment Club.

Job and Skills Fair

All of the job fairs are hosted at the Council offices in Narborough from 2pm to 4.30pm. We also have a break-out room for those who may need a quieter space during the Job and Skills Fair. You can sign up using the registration form available on this page when there is an upcoming event.

Our next Job and Skills fair is on Wednesday 1 April - confirmed stall holders as follows:

• Leicestershire County Council - Early Years Careers 
• Leicestershire Police
• Civil Service 
• Home Instead
• Leicestershire Fire and Rescue
• Jobs at Fosse Park
• Army Careers
• Acorn Training
• Go Learn & Connect to Work
• Leicester College & City Skills Centre
• King's Trust
• National Careers Service
• Voluntary Action Leicester
• Department for Work and Pensions - Disability Advisors 

How to find us

• If you're travelling by train, Cross Country trains run direct to Narborough Station, followed by a short walk to the council offices
• By bus, the Arrive X84 from Leicester City Centre to Desford Road, or the Arriva 50 route runs approximately every 20 minutes from Leicester to Cutters Close, Narborough and then a short walk to the Blaby District Council offices
• If you are coming by car, we have free visitor parking available at the offices. If you use Weaver Street car park you will need to use the pay and display machine.